Columbus County Commissioners Meeting

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COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

127 W. Webster St

Whiteville, NC 28472

 

 

 

                                   

 AGENDA

Monday, May 20, 2024

4:00 P.M. Historic Courthouse Tour

5:30 P.M. – Closed Session

6:30 P.M. – Regular Session

 

 

  1. Meeting Called to Order: Chairman Ricky Bullard

 

RECESS REGULAR SESSION and enter into CLOSED SESSION in ACCORDANCE with N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(3) ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(5) REAL ESTATE, and N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(6) PERSONNEL  

 

  1. Closed Session in Accordance with N.C.G. N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege, N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(5) Real Estate, and N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(6) Personnel.

 

RECESS CLOSED SESSION and enter into REGULAR SESSION

 

GENERAL ACCOUNT: 

 

Regular Session Resumes at 6:30 P.M. 

 

  1. Invocation: Commissioner Lavern Coleman 

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Chris Smith

 

  1. Approval of Agenda, Tax Refunds, and Releases:
    1. 5/20/2024

 

 

 

  1. Board Minutes Approval:
    1. April 1, 2024 Regular Session
    2. April 15, 2024 Regular Session
    3. May 6, 2024 Regular Session

 

  1. Public Input

 

  1. Proclamation – Foster Care Appreciation Month: Interim DSS Director Dwella Hall is requesting adoption of the Foster Care Appreciation Month Proclamation.

 

  1. Proclamation – Recognition of Jacqueline D. Roseboro: The Governing Body is requesting adoption of the proclamation recognizing Jacqueline D. Roseboro for being inducted into the 4H Hall of Fame.

 

  1. Administration - Employee Spotlight: County Manager Eddie Madden will recognize Sucreal Jackson from the Department of Aging as the employee spotlight.

 

  1. Presentation –  Regional Director/Office Manager Yvonne Norris from the NC Department of Insurance will Present their Resources Available to the County: Regional Director/Office Manager Yvonne Norris is requesting to present what resources the NC Department of Insurance can offer the Commissioners and the County. (Yvonne Norris will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Economic Development – Approval of the Resolution in Support of the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) from NC Commerce: Economic Development/Planning Director Gary Lanier is requesting approval of the resolution in support of the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) from NC Commerce. (Dylan Bowen will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Historic Courthouse – Approval of Change Order #3 for Demolition of Vestibule, Installation of an Exterior Trench Drain, and ADA Railings: Architect Lee Dixon is requesting approval of Changer Order #3, in the amount of $48,275.99, which includes the demolition of a vestibule, construction of an exterior trench drain and installation of ADA compliant railings. This will be funded through the Historic Courthouse Project. (Eddie Madden will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Tabor City Chamber of Commerce – Requesting permission to Possess, Transport, Receive, Deliver, and Display Fireworks at South Columbus High School, Waive Permit Fee, and Approval of $1,000 Special Appropriation Budget Amendment: The Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Director Cynthia S. Nelson, is requesting permission to possess, transport, receive, deliver and display fireworks, waive the permit fee and approval of the special appropriation budget amendment in the amount of $1,000. This is for the 37th Annual Columbus County Fireworks Celebration Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, to be held at South Columbus High School.

 

  1. Health Services – Approval of Service Contracts for Targeted Preparedness and Medical Director for FY 24/25: Health Services Director Kim Smith is requesting approval of the service contracts for Targeted Preparedness which is grant funded and the Medical Director Contract, which is a combination of state funds and local appropriations.  (Kim Smith will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Airport - Acceptance of the Division of Aviation STIP Grant Agreement and Approval of the Capital Project Ordinance: Airport Director Phil Edwards is requesting acceptance of the Division of Aviation STIP Grant Agreement with NC Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,795,538, for Apron Expansion and the capital project ordinance associated. (Phil Edwards will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Administration – Approval of Change Order #1 for the HMGP-Florence Non-Expedited Allocation: David Carter from the Adams Company is requesting approval of Change Order #1 for the HMGP – Florence Non-Expedited allocation in the amount of $5,850, which is included in the grant. (Gail Edwards will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.) 

 

  1. Solid Waste – Approval of the Low-Bid for Dump Truck: Public Utilities Director Harold Nobles is requesting approval of the low bid from Capital CJD in the amount of $81,577, for a dump truck to assist with maintenance of recycling centers and maintenance and repairs to our buildings and grounds. This was pre-budgeted. (Harold Nobles will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

  1. Sheriff’s Office – Acceptance of the Governors Highway Safety Program Grant:  Sheriff Bill Rogers is requesting acceptance of the Governors Highway Safety Program Grant in the amount of $229,558 which will require a local match of $34,434, to be appropriated from the Sheriff’s Office FY 24/25 budget. The grant will fund two cars, two deputies, and equipment. (Sheriff Rogers will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)   

 

  1. Sheriff’s Office – Approval to Accept the 2023 Byrne-JAG Award Grant for the Detention Center: Captain Robert Creech from the Detention Center is requesting acceptance of the Byrne-JAG award in the amount of $28,619.22 and will be utilized to help address public safety and criminal justice issues in the State of North Carolina. No local match is required. (Captain Creech will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)    

 

  1. DSS – Monthly Report:  DSS Interim Director Dwella Hall will give the monthly update for April 2024. (Dwella Hall will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.) 

 

  1. Finance – Approval of Amended Project Ordinances: Finance Director Lacie Jacobs is requesting approval of the following amended project ordinances:
    1. Project ordinance amendment – Kate B. Reynolds (Close Charitable Trust Program Fund) 
    2. Capital project ordinance amendment – Historic Courthouse (Insurance)
    3. Capital project ordinance closeout – W&S Dist. I – AMR (Automated Meter Reading)
    4. Capital project ordinance closeout – W&S Dist. II - AMR
    5. Capital project ordinance closeout – W&S Dist. III - AMR
    6. Capital project ordinance closeout – W&S Dist. V - AMR

 

RECESS REGULAR SESSION and enter into COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER and SEWER DISTRICTS I, II, III, IV and V BOARD MEETING

 

  1. Water and Sewer Districts I, II, III, IV, and V Combination Minutes:

     a. April 1, 2024 

                 b. April 15, 2024

                 c. May 6, 2024

 

  1. Water and Sewer District V – Approval of the Capital Project Ordinance for Phase II of the Lebanon Church Rd (Dothan) Project: Public Utilities Director Harold Nobles is requesting approval of the Capital Project Ordinance for Phase II of the Lebanon Church Rd. (Dothan) project in the amount of $15,151,400. (Harold Nobles will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)

 

ADJOURN COMBINATION MEETING of COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER and SEWER DISTRICTS I, II, III, IV AND V BOARD MEETING

 

  1. Comments: Commissioners and County Manager.

 

  1. Adjournment
Columbus County Commissioner's Chambers

COLUMBUS COUNTY
North Carolina

127 W. Webster Street,
Whiteville, NC 28472

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